The Canyon's Edge

Name: The Canyon's Edge
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Dusti Bowling
ISBN: 9781549158629

Author: Dusti Bowling

Narrator: Casey Holloway

Unabridged: 3 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers

Published: 09/08/2020

Categories: Children's Fiction, Action & Adventure Stories, Children's Social Themes, Sports Stories, Children's Poetry

Synopsis

Hatchet meets Long Way Down in this heartfelt and gripping novel in verse about a young girl's struggle for survival after a climbing trip with her father goes terribly wrong.

One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora's father and all of their supplies.

Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life.

About Dusti Bowling

Dusti Bowling holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master of Education, but her true passion is writing. She is the author of Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus, Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus, and 24 Hours in Nowhere. She currently lives in Carefree, Arizona, with her husband and three daughters.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dusti on January 01, 2020

From my heart to yours. I don't think I've ever been more excited to share a story with the world.......more

Goodreads review by ☘Misericordia☘ on October 04, 2020

Edgy. In more ways than one. I'm not exactly the world's greatest fan of literary or poetic experiments but this one looks unexpectedly good. An emotional and fresh read where the most emotional parts are expressed as some sort of poetic endeavour. Or maybe it was an attempt to make the book longer?......more

Goodreads review by Chelsea on September 29, 2020

TW: gun violence, ptsd, death of a loved one, flash floods, snakes, scorpions......more

Goodreads review by Claude's on October 11, 2020

CW: (view spoiler)[Gun violence, death of loved one, surviving desert dangers. (hide spoiler)] A wonderful verse novel about resilience and healing after a tragedy. I think this is going to be incredibly popular with younger teens in the library I work at and I will order three copies. It is quite an emotional story and the pacing......more

Goodreads review by Darla on September 03, 2020

This new novel in verse from Dusti Bowling was a heart-stopping survival story filled with peril and epiphany. As Eleanor struggles to unite with her father and find a way out of the canyon she ponders the advice of her therapist. There has already been a traumatic event in her past and she is stuck......more

Quotes

* "...stunning.... an edge-of-your-seat read."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

* "...this emotionally resonant survival tale is a must-have."—School Library Journal, starred review

* "....powerful..a triumphant story of healing and bravery."—Booklist, starred review

"...beautifully written. [Dusti] Bowling is a master storyteller."—Midwest Book Review

"A powerful, heart-thumping story about survival and the inner strength it takes to reclaim life after trauma. Nora shows us that it's possible to emerge stronger than we've ever been before."—Ann Braden, award-winning author of The Benefits of Being an Octopus

You won't be able to stop turning pages of this gripping, unforgettable novel with emotional depth and resonance as you cheer for Nora to conquer her inner and outer beasts."—Donna Gephart, award-winning author of Lily and Dunkin, The Paris Project, and Abby, Tried and True

"A haunting, heart-pounding story of survival, brilliantly told in verse. The Canyon's Edgewill inspire, uplift and resonate. I loved it!"—Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You and My Life in the Fish Tank

"A gutsy, page-turning tale of courage, survival, and healing, told in dynamic verse. The Canyon's Edge is powerful, unflinching, and full of heart."—Chris Baron, author of All of Me

"Thrilling"—BookPage